Definitions and Concepts
Using game elements like points and leaderboards in learning
what is Gamification
This feeling keeps learners focused and interested
What is fun and interactivity?
The brain chemical that rewards achievement
Dopamine
This type of quiz pushes students to think quickly
Timed Quiz
Gamified tools provide this type of feedback
What is immediate/rapid feedback?
This term describes learning while also having fun
What is Elearning gamification
This decreases when students are allowed to fail safely in games
What is fear of failure?
Competing with oneself or others drives this
Motivation
These digital awards motivate learners
What are badges?
Teachers can use this to track student progress
What is data collection?
One reason gamification is effective in learning
What is increased engagement?
Competing against classmates motivates this
This psychological loop keeps players coming back
What is Reward loop
This leaderboard feature ranks students based on performance
What is a score table?
These boost confidence and push students to keep learning
What are rewards and recognition?
The emotional reward system activated during game-based learning
What is dopamine release?
Student/Players know what’s next through these
What are visible goals or steps?
This age group is especially susceptible to game addiction
Who are Children
Game characters used to reflect learner progress
What are avatars?
These help learners focus on where to improve
what is Feedback
A visual tool used to show progress in gamified systems
What is a Progress bar
Gamification helps develop these 3 traits
Courage determination and Flexibility
Games leverage this basic human desire to improve and succeed
What is desire for achievement
A course or lesson with goals and levels is an example of this
What is a gamified learning journey?
Feedback allows this personalized element in gamified lessons
What is goal-setting?